Learning tracks

The following learning tracks show you what you need to know to complete some basic tasks, and where you can find that info. They aren't tutorials, but they provide reference code to ensure you're on the right track.

Using the docs

If you've already explored our learning tracks, or if you're interested in something they don't cover, you should take your own tour through our documentation. Here's a quick overview of what you can expect to find in each area:

Area

Description

What's New?

Each major update of Windows 10 sees our docs expanded with new guidance. These docs have information about the feature into and developer guidance we've added for every release, as well as lists of new APIs: What's new for devs in the latest Windows 10 release Major releases aren't the only time we update our docs, though. There's always new information being added for you to explore, and we'll keep you up to date on the latest: What's new in the docs

Design and UI

All information on the visual presentation and UI of your app is contained in this area of the docs. If you're interested on the specifics of the XAML markup language or just want to create a unique look for your docs, start here: Design basics for UWP apps

Develop apps

If you want detailed information on a specific Windows 10 feature, or are just interested in seeing what you can do with UWP development, check out this area of our docs: UWP app features. API reference for Windows 10 apps is hosted in a related set of docs, which you can find here: Windows UWP namespacesFile and XML schemas

Develop games

These docs contain information on how to develop games on Windows or Xbox. This includes setup instructions, developer programs, and instructions for programming with DirectX or Xbox features. Getting started with game development

Publish

These docs contain information on how to publish your app to the Windows Store, from app submission to pricing to promotion and customer engagement: Publish your app to the Windows Store

Other docs

Some specialized Windows 10 platforms, like web development or Mixed Reality, have their own doc sets. If you're interested in developing an app with those features, check out their documentation:

Mixed reality blends real-world and virtual content into experiences where physical and digital objects coexists. Information on building apps for the Microsoft HoloLens and other immersive headsets can be found in the Windows Mixed Reality documentation.